Official website for Published Impact Analyses for decisions announced by the Australian Government, Ministerial Forums and National Standard Setting Bodies.
Announcement date
21 January 2026
Link to announcement
Protecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers | Ministers' Media Centre
Problem being addressed
An Impact Analysis exploring three options to strengthen the integrity and quality of the international education sector was published in May 2024: Improving Integrity in the International Education Sector | The Office of Impact Analysis
Announcement date
11 December 2025
Link to announcement
Impact Analysis outcome – Improving water efficiency of commercial ice makers | Water Rating
Problem being addressed
The national stock of commercial ice makers consume a significant quantity of water – over 6.1 GL each year, equivalent to the water used by about 35,000 households.
Currently, commercial ice makers have no minimum water efficiency requirement and suppliers offer variable information to consumers on water usage. As information is unavailable or is presented in a way that makes it difficult to compare, consumers are rarely aware of product water use or operating costs, representing a market failure.
Announcement date
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board approved Proposal P1060 – Egg food safety and Primary Production requirements on 17 September 2025 and on 14 November 2025 at the Food Ministers’ Meeting, Ministers agreed to not seek a review.
Link to announcement
The announcement can be found in the communiqué of outcomes from the Food Ministers’ Meeting held on 14 November 2025. The approval report and supporting document can be found on the FSANZ web page for Proposal P1060.
Problem being addressed
Announcement date
29 October 2025
Link to announcement
GST-Free Supply (Care) Determination 2025 - Federal Register of Legislation
Problem being addressed
The GST-free Supply (Drugs and Medicinal Preparations) Determination 2015 grants GST‑free status to small packs (containing 25 tablets or less) of analgesics containing aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol. This particularly affects the supply of small packs outside pharmacy settings, such as in supermarkets, as larger packs sold in pharmacies are separately GST-free. Remaking the instrument without significant amendments aims to ensure pain medication remains affordable.
The Instrument is due to sunset on 1 October 2025.
Announcement date
22 December 2025
Link to announcement
Government response to the Review of regulatory options for the wine and grape sector - DAFF
Announcement date
23 November 2025
Link to announcement
Stopping unfair trading: subscription traps and hidden fees targeted
Problem being addressed
Announcement date
18 December 2025
Link to announcement
Problem being addressed
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (EPBC Regulations) is due to sunset on 1 April 2026.
Proposal
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department) propose to remake the EPBC Regulations ‘as is’ without significant amendment, except for minor corrections to ensure the EPBC Regulations remain current.
Department
Department of the Treasury
Announcement date
23 November 2025
Link to announcement
Stopping unfair trading: subscription traps and hidden fees targeted
Announcement date
14 December 2025
Link to announcement
Problem being addressed
Around 1.5 million Australians continue to rely on cash for 80 per cent or more of their in-person transactions. However, businesses are increasingly not accepting cash. This raises significant social and economic inclusion concerns for Australians who rely on cash for essential purchases. Among those likely to be most impacted are Australians living in regional communities, older Australians, First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people living with disabilities and victim-survivors of family and domestic violence.
Announcement date
14 December 2025
Link to announcement
Banning supermarket price gouging to protect Australian shoppers
Problem being addressed